National Liberation Movements as Government in Africa

Redie Bereketeab (Nordic Africa Institute, Sweden)

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English

Routledge
07 September 2017

Regional studies; Development studies; Warfare & defence; Development economics; Regional geography

Series: Routledge Studies in African Development

Africa is well known for the production of national liberation movements (NLMs), stemming from a history of exploitation, colonisation and slavery. NLMs are generally characterised by a struggle carried out by or in the name of suppressed people for political, social, cultural, economic, territorial liberation and decolonisation. Dozens of NLMs have ascended to state power in Africa following a successful violent popular struggle either as an outright military victory or a negotiated settlement.

National Liberation Movements as Government in Africa analyses the performance of NLMs after they gain state power. The book tracks the initial promises and guiding principles of NLMs against their actual record in achieving socio-economic development goals such as peace, stability, state building and democratisation. The book explores the various different struggles for liberation, whether against European colonialism, white minority rule, neighbouring countries, or for internal reform or regime change. Bringing together case studies from Somalia, Somaliland, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Algeria, the book builds a comprehensive analysis of the challenges NLMs face when ascending to state power, and why so many ultimately end in failure.

This is an ideal resource for scholars, policy makers and students with an interest in African development, politics, and security studies.

Edited by: Redie Bereketeab (Nordic Africa Institute Sweden)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9781138106826
ISBN 10: 1138106828
Series: Routledge Studies in African Development
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 07 September 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Redie Bereketeab is Associate Professor of Sociology and Senior Researcher at The Nordic African Institute, Uppsala, Sweden.

Reviews for National Liberation Movements as Government in Africa

'This collection provides a much needed conceptual and comparative analysis of African liberation movements whose struggles against oppression and questionable records as governments remain highly controversial. Wide-ranging and comprehensive, this volume constitutes a landmark in the study of contemporary African politics.' - Roger Southall, Emeritus Professor in Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa 'This wide-ranging collection of case-studies takes our knowledge of national liberation movements in power in Africa to a new level and will be required reading for students of African politics.' - Chris Saunders, Emeritus Professor, University of Cape Town, South Africa